poker books

hey, i was just wondering if there is any point in reading any poker books.. i her some people that they are very good and help alot and some others say that experience is the only way to go.. if books are a good help can some1 please reccomend any to me please , thank you very much

Hmmm. I`d say it`s like boxing. You can learn by trial and error if you enjoy pain, but you`ll get fewer lumps if you use a coach.

Check out the Articles tab at the top of the page. There is information there about the most popular books.

It would also help us to know what you are looking to play. Assuming it is Hold'em, most likely No Limit. But what else? Tournaments? Ring Games? High limit, low limit?

I think it would be really helpful for you to also check out our guide and the Articles Section.

I liked reading "Championship No Limit and Pot Limit Hold'Em" By Tom McEvoy and T.J. Cloutier. It helped me a great deal.

Scott fischman's book is pretty good when it comes to SNG. Its an easy read.

i mainly play no limit and limit holdem, i have a small bankroll on stars, but also venture into omaha and razz but only play money and freerolls ... th

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Some book for beginners, I recommend
1. Intelligent Guide to Texas Holdem by Sam Braid
Learning basic ideas

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2. Winning Low Limit Holdem by Lee Jones
Learning ultra-conservative strategy, suitable for big pots with lot of dead money

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3. Texas Holdem for Advanced Players - D. Sklansky, M. Malmuth
4. The Theory of Poker - David Sklansky

These books are for masters to became a grandmasters, but it's not too early introducing them. Easy reading, just to see what poker is about...

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5. Small Stakes Holdem by Ed Miller, D. Sklansky, M. Malmuth
Learning edge strategy, getting on horseback of mathematics and riding for profit

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Rereading books 3, 4 and 5... Further playing and maturing... Reading
6-8. Harrington on Holdem vols I-III by Dan Harrington, Bill Robertie

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Rereading books 3-8... Further playing and maturing... Checking
9. Tournament Poker for Advanced Players by D. Sklansky, M. Malmuth
10. No Limit Holdem, Theory and Practice by Ed Miller, D. Sklansky

and so on, and so on...

This one is especially good, IMO. Be aware though, that it is aimed at experienced players and jumps straight into fairly complex ideas, assuming that readers will have the basics down already.

I'm a pretty big fan of Online Poker by Doyle Brunson. Check it out if thats what your into

Play Poker Like the Pros and SuperSystem two are good if you want to learn Omaha8b and S8b PLO and such. PPLP is pretty basic and the limit holdem section is actually bad, way too aggressive.

Getting Started in Holdem is a good basic holdem book

Small Stakes Holdem is a must read for limit players, but the examples are much looser than you will find online. The concepts apply though.

The Harrignton on Holdem Series is a must read for NL MTT players.

Eric Lingren's book is an interesting read as is Championship NL and PL Holdem. The Championship book is way too tight and basic though. It isnt a bad starting place, but if you have read HOH you dont need it.

Poker is not a "feel" game, it is a math and strategy game. You can hone the startegy with feel, but understanding the fundamentals will give you a leg up on the competition.

Theory of Poker is a good reference book.

Yep, NLH theory and practice is a great book. It is on the advanced side.